Francesco Tutino has been named the new Group Chief HR & Organization Officer for Prysmian. He has more than 20 years of experience in the HR area, having held leadership positions at several multinational companies. He has taken on various roles during his career, including at DENSO and CNH, most recently as chief human resources and IT officer of the Iveco Group. Based in Italy, Prysmian is the world’s largest wire and cable manufacturer.

ICE Cable Systems has named Timothy Copp as its chief operating officer. He is recognized as a leading expert in reel-less cable packaging technology, having spent 21 years with REELEX Packing Solutions, Inc., where his father, Tom Copp, had led the company for 26 years until his retirement in 2021. Timothy Copp served as a brand manager and business development vice president, but he was also recognized for being a very vocal leader in protecting the company’s trademark and speaking out against counterfeit versions of its products. He holds a B.S. degree in entrepreneurial and small business operations from Babson College and an MBA from Western Connecticut State University. He recently served as chairman of CCCA’s (Communications Cable and Connectivity Association) Compliance Committee and as a board member of WCISA (Wire Cable Industry Suppliers Association). Based in Austin, Texas, ICE Cable Systems is a leading brand of premium low-voltage wire and cable products that was an early adopter of REELEX technology for their packaging.

American Wire Group has named Felipe Cam as its Chief Information Officer (CIO), a new position for the business that will see him be responsible for leading and supporting the company’s digital transformation of its networks. He will also play a critical role in integrating and managing technology solutions. He holds a B.S. degree in business from the University of Illinois and an executive
MBA from the University of Miami. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles across logistics, manufacturing and commerce industries. Based in Miami, Florida, American Wire Group is a leading material supplier of wire and cable, and more, for the utility and renewable energy markets.

Davis-Standard has named Brian Anderson as its chief procurement officer, with global responsibility. He has more than 30 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, holding key roles with Duracell Inc., Robert Bosch and the Marmon Group, among others. He holds a degree in business and education from Illinois State University and a Master’s in the supply chain from Elmhurst University. Based in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, Davis-Standard LLC designs and manufactures extrusion and converting technology.

John Tatum “Tate” Johnson III has joined Mid-South Wire as an account manager for the southeast region. He is the son of company President John T. Johnson, Jr., and is the 3rd generation in the Johnson family’s ownership of the business. Tate worked summers in the rod yard, and spent time with the inside sales department while attending The University of Alabama, where he earned a degree in sports marketing. He started at the company’s Missouri plant, drawing wire and learning the operations side. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Mid-South Wire manufactures products from steel rod to specialty drawn wire.